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Which organ secretes enzymes that attack carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, DNA, and RNA?
Which organ secretes enzymes that attack carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, DNA, and RNA?
- Stomach
- Lingual glands
- Salivary glands
- Exocrine portion of the pancreas (correct)
Where are the mucosal cells in the small intestine located?
Where are the mucosal cells in the small intestine located?
- In the stomach
- In the small intestine (correct)
- In the liver
- In the pancreas
What is the function of the brush border in the small intestine?
What is the function of the brush border in the small intestine?
- To secrete hydrochloric acid
- To absorb vitamins and minerals
- To provide a surface for the action of enzymes (correct)
- To produce bile
Which organ secretes hydrochloric acid to aid in the digestion process?
Which organ secretes hydrochloric acid to aid in the digestion process?
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What is the primary function of the gastrointestinal system?
What is the primary function of the gastrointestinal system?
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